ZammàrArt Fest

ZammàrArt Fest: Culture returns to the Nebrodi villages

The ZammàrArt Fest is a summer cultural festival that travels through various villages in the Nebrodi hinterland, in the province of Messina, Sicily. Concerts, theatrical performances, and literary presentations bring towns like Montagnareale, Montalbano Elicona, Raccuja, and Basicò to life, with the stated goal of creating a bridge between culture and the local area, and revitalizing the squares, churches, viewpoints, and theatres of the Nebrodi region.

Events in Basicò

In Basicò, a small town in the Metropolitan City of Messina, the festival events take place in the evocative setting of the Palazzo baronale De Maria, one of the village's historic landmarks. The festival's debut in Basicò was a sell-out success, attracting an audience not only from the village itself but from the entire Tyrrhenian district. All events are free of charge, a choice made to ensure culture is accessible to everyone and to showcase the small Nebrodi village.

The Organizers

The festival is conceived and organized by the APS Banca della Speranza, an association based in Patti presided over by Nicola Calabria, with the artistic direction of Emanuela Segreto. The event is part of a broader project for the cultural and tourist promotion of the Nebrodi villages, aiming to attract visitors and share the identity of these Sicilian inland territories through music, literature, and theatre.

A travelling festival through the villages

ZammàrArt Fest is not tied to a single town; its travelling nature is central to its identity. Musical tributes to the great Italian singer-songwriters, homages to Sicilian folk traditions, book presentations, and theatre shows make up a programme designed to blend high-quality entertainment with deep local roots. For those visiting the Nebrodi in summer, it is an opportunity to discover villages often off the main tourist circuits, enjoying summer evenings filled with culture and conviviality.